2020-2
Ⅰ. Organization of KNU
··· 11. The Office of International Affairs ··· 1
2. Campus Organizations and Contact Information · 1
Ⅱ. Academic Information
··· 31. Academic Calendar ··· 3
2. Terms and Explanations ··· 5
3. Tuition Fee Payment ··· 5
4. Scholarships ··· 6
5. Course Registration ··· 7
6. Course Evaluation ··· 8
7. Summer/Winter Session ··· 9
8. Academic Status Change ··· 9
9. Requirements for Graduation ··· 10
10. Career Counseling ··· 10
11. Korean Proficiency Test ··· 11
12. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) ··· 11
13. Free Korean Courses ··· 12
14. Health Insurance ··· 13
15. Tutoring Program ··· 13
Ⅲ. Campus Guide
··· 141. Student ID Card Issuance ··· 14
2. Certificate Issuance ··· 14
3. Campus Dormitories ··· 15
4. .Library ··· 17
5. Baekryung Sports Center ··· 17
6. Campus Health Center ··· 17
7. KNU Student Association ··· 18
8. University Clubs ··· 18
9. Gender Equality Counseling Center ··· 18
10. Campus Facilities ··· 18
Ⅳ. Immigration Related Services
···· 201. Chuncheon Immigration Office ··· 20
2. Alien Registration ··· 20
3. Visa Extension ··· 21
4. Part-time Job Reporting ··· 22
5. Consultations on Immigration Affairs ··· 22
Ⅴ. International Students Support
· 23 1. Buddy Program for Exchange Students ··· 232. Korean Family Mentoring Program ··· 23
3. Global Lounge ··· 23
4. International Students Association by Country · 23 5. Website and SNS ··· 23
Ⅵ. Adapting to Korean Life ··· 24
1. Korean Government International Students Counseling Center24 2. General Cost of Living in Korea ··· 24
3. Comparison of Accommodations Types ··· 25
4. Move In/Out ··· 26
5. How to Get to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport26 6. Chuncheon Intra-city Bus ··· 26
7. Subway ··· 27
8. Tax ··· 27
9. Insurance ··· 27
10. Kangwon National University Hospital ··· 28
Ⅶ. Useful Information for Life in Korea29 1. Waste Disposal ··· 29
2. High-speed Internet ··· 29
3. Cell Phone ··· 29
4. Postal Service (Overseas) ··· 30
5. Parcel Service (Domestic) ··· 30
6. Shopping Malls ··· 30
7. Important Phone Numbers ··· 30
Ⅷ. Campus Map ··· 31
Administration Colleges
Campus Phone Number Guide 6114 College of Business
Administration 6102, 6108
Registrar's Office Academic Affairs 6021, 6024 College of Engineering 6202, 6208
Public Health
Receive Medicine/Medical
Support
8091 College of Agricultural &
Life Science 6403, 6405
Office of Academic Affairs
Courses, Credits 6011~6015 College of Animal Life Science 8602, 8604 Certificate
Issuance 8272
College of Veterinary Medicine 8450, 8650 Graduate Course 8993
Workforce Development
Center
Student Counseling
Center
8054, 7210 College of Law 6503, 6510
Dormitory Dormitory 8061, 8073 College of Education 6602, 6607
Institute for Teaching
& Learning
Teaching &
Learning Support
7181 College of Social Sciences 6802, 6809
E-learning 7161
College of Forestry &
Environmental Science
8302, 8304
Office of Student Student Supports 6031, 6032 College of Pharmacy 6901, 6902 Admission, GKS
Scholarship Holder (6985, 7194)
International Student Support (6984, 7194)
Exchange Student (6979, 6989, 7193)
Language Program (7153)
Ⅰ. Organization of KNU
1. The Office of International Affairs (http://oiaknu.kangwon.ac.kr)
A. Location: Office of International AffairsB. Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 ~ 18:00 (Lunch time 12:00-13:00) C. Duties and Telephone Numbers (033-250-)
2. Campus Organizations and Contact Information (033-250-)
Administration Colleges
Affairs
Community
Service 6051 College of Art and Culture 8703
Scholarship 6034, 6035 College of Medicine 8802, 8803
Employment
Support 7463 College of Biomedical Science 7601, 7602
Support Center for Students with Disabilities
7459, 7469 College of Humanities 8102, 8105
Institute of Liberal Education
Liberal Education
Course 7711,7712 College of Natural Sciences 8402, 8405
IT Training Certification
Center
7719 College of IT 7103
Graduate School Support Team 8993 Division of Sport Science 6780
Library 8005, 8009 Division of Biotechnology &
Bioengineering 6490
Copy Shop
Chun Ji Gwan,
2nd Fl 7337 International Language
Institute 7154
60th Anniversary
Memorial Hall 7791 Student Union 6099
Library, 3rd Fl 8014 Association of Clubs 7310
Gender Equality Counseling Center 7502 University Newspaper Division 7174, 7176
Campus Post Office 7355 Education Broadcasting
Division 7178
Shinhan Bank, KNU Branch 7354 KNU Hospital 258-2000
Stationary Shop (Chun Ji Gwan) 7358 Campus Bookstore (Chun Ji
Gwan) 7356
Month Date Contents
February
4 (Tue) ~ 6 (Thu) Spring Semester Newly Admitted Students Course Registration
11 (Tue) ~ 12 (Wed) Spring Semester Course Registration for freshmen 19 (Wed) ~ 21 (Fri) Spring Semester Course Registration
18 (Tue) ~ 21 (Fri) Tuition Payment
19 (Wed) ~ 29 (Sat) Application for Leave of / Return from Absence
21 (Fri) Graduation Ceremony
28 (Fri) University Entrance Ceremony
March
16 (Mon) Classes of Spring Semester’s Beginning
18 (Wed) ~ 20 (Fri) Course Add & Drop
May
8 (Fri) Last day of Mid-Term Exam
20 (Wed) ~ 22 (Fri) Registration for Summer Session Courses
June
2 (Tue) ~ 4 (Thu) Tuition Payment for Summer Session 8 (Mon) ~ 21 (Sun) Spring Semester Course Evaluation
14 (Sun) University Foundation Anniversary
26 (Fri) End of Spring Semester, Last Day of Final Exam
July
6 (Mon) Classes of Summer Session’s Beginning
8 (Mon) ~ 21 (Sun) Finalization of Grades
12 (Fri) ~ 18 (Thu) Evaluation for Spring Session Courses
17 (Wed) Summer Session Ends
August
4 (Tue) ~ 5 (Wed) Fall Semester Pre-Registration
24 (Mon) ~ 27 (Thu) Tuition Payment
19 (Wed) ~ 30 (Sun) Application for Leave of/Return from Absence
Ⅱ. Academic Information
1. Academic Calendar
2020년 기준Month Date Contents
Fall Semester Course Registration 19 (Wed) ~ 21 (Fri)
Graduation Ceremony 28 (Fri)
Classes of Fall Semester’s Beginning 31(Mon)
September
Course Add & Drop 2 (Wed) ~ 4 (Fri)
Daedongje (University Festival) 15 (Tue) ~ 17 (Thu)
1/3 of Fall Semester Ends October 7 (Wed)
Last Day of Mid-term Exam
November
2 (Mon)
Application for Double Major and Minor 6 (Fri) ~ 13 (Fri)
Registration for Winter Session Courses 10 (Tue) ~ 12 (Thu)
Tuition Payment for Winter Session 23 (Mon) ~ 25 (Wed)
December
Application for Department Transfer 11.30 (Mon) ~ 12.6 (Fri)
Fall Semester Course Evaluation 7 (Mon) ~ 20(Sun)
New Student Interview for Admission (No Classes) 11 (Fri)
Make-up Classes 14 (Mon) ~ 17 (Thu)
End of Fall Semester, Last Day of Final Exam 18 (Fri)
Winter Session’s Beginning 21 (Mon)
Fall Semester Grade Confirmation 28 (Mon) ~ 31 (Thu)
January 2020
Finalization of Grades 5 (Tue)
Winter Session Course Evaluation 7 (Thu) ~ 13 (Wed)
Winter Session Ends 12 (Tue)
Finalization of Winter Session Grades 20 (Wed)
Spring Semester Pre-Registration February
2 (Tue) ~ 3 (Wed)
22 (Mon) Graduation Ceremony
26 (Fri) University Entrance Ceremony
※ This calendar can be subjected to changes according to the circumstances.
2. Terms and Explanations
Terms Explanations
Course Registration Registering desired courses before the start of each semester.
Course Evaluation Evaluating courses at the end of each semester.
Winter/Summer
Sessions Classes held for about a month during vacation periods to compensate credits.
Leave of Absence
Application Discontinuation of studies for a certain period of time with approval from the university.
Readmission
Application Readmission to the university for the student after the period of leave of absence.
Academic Probation Academic probation for the student who gets an average grade of less than 1.75 at the end of each semester (This may cause a disadvantage for visa extension).
Expulsion Expulsion from the university for three cumulative academic probations or no tuition fee payment.
Withdrawal Withdrawing from the university on student’s own accord.
Change of
Major Changing the major to study after getting approval from the university Double
Major/Minor Recognizing the completion of double major courses if applying/taking a given number of courses from a major different from the student’s original major.
3. Tuition Fee Payment [Finance Department, Administration Center 2
ndFL, 033-250-7054]
A. Payment Period
- 1st Semester: Every February - 2nd Semester: Every August B. Payment Procedure
1) Tuition fee payment plan guide (2~3 weeks before the registration period)
2) Apply for the payment in installments (only for enrolled students who wishes to pay in installments, apply through KNU Portal).
3) Print tuition bill ⇒ Transfer to an individual virtual account 4) Pay tuition fee (pay at the designated bank)
C. Apply for the payment in installments.
Students having economic difficulties to pay in full they are eligible to pay in installments. It is possible to pay the tuition fee in max. 4 installments.
※ Refer to the portal usage manual for more information on paying in installments procedures D. Tuition fees based on 2020, KRW
Eligible Students Benefits Remarks
Fresh man
Under graduate Students
· 50% exemption from admission fee, tuition feeⅠ and tuition feeⅡ for the student with a TOPIK score of level 4 and higher at the time of entrance.
· Full exemption of tuition fee for the student with a TOPIK score of level 5 and higher at the time of entrance.
· 50% exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student with a TOPIK score of level 3 and higher or completion the level 4 of higher class of the Korean language program at the KNU International Language Institute at the time of entrance.
Graduate · 50% exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ in the first semester at All new
Admission Unit College Tuition Fee
(Incl. Admission Fee) Remarks
Undergraduate
College of Humanities &
Social Sciences 1,712,000
No Admission Fee
College of Science 1,470,000 – 3,066,000
College of Engineering 2,218,000
Division of Arts & Physical
Education 2,218,000 - 2,309,000
College of Medicine 2,878,000
Graduate
College of Humanities &
Social Sciences 2,261,000
Admission Fee 178,000
College of Science 2,774,000
College of Engineering 2,887,000
Division of Arts & Physical
Education 2,944,000 - 3,139,000
College of Medicine 3,295,000 - 4,403,000
E. Tuition Fee Refund Policy
Refund Effective Date (New Student)
Admission Fee Tuition Fee
Before the entrance day (new student) or
semester starts Full Refund Full Refund
1st day of class ~ 30th day No Refund 5/6 Refund
31st day ~ 60th day No Refund 2/3 Refund
61st day ~ 90th day No Refund 1/2 Refund
91st day ~ No Refund No Refund
4. Scholarships
A. Campus scholarshipThe campus scholarship is granted based on the criteria provided below by the International Exchange Team without additional application procedure in each semester and it is notified in the tuition bill.
※ ACES-KNU, BEST-KNU, GKS are available for freshmen. (Not applicable to enrolled students)
Students
the time of entrance students
· 2/3 exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student from KNU sister universities in the first semester at the time of entrance.
KNU sister university student
· 2/3 exemption from tuition fee Ⅱ for the student from KNU International Language Institute in the first semester at the time of entrance.( the student with a TOPIK score of level 3 and higher or completion the level 4 of higher class at KNU ILI)
the student from KNU International
Language Institute
· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, support for living expenses)
With a recommendation
from the prospective KNU academic
advisor
· ACES-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, support for living expenses)
With a recommendation
of KNU sister university president
Enrolled Students
Under graduate Students
For the international student who took 12 credits or more in the previous semester with the GPA of 2.5 and above (in the limits of the budget).
① Top 1% student: Full tuition fee exemption
② Top 5% student: Full tuition fee Ⅱ exemption
③ Top 10% student: Half tuition fee Ⅱ exemption
④ Top 30% student: Class tuition feeⅠ exemption
Honor Students
Graduate Students
· For the student who completed 6 credits in the previous semester with the GPA of 3.5 and above: Half of tuition fee Ⅱ exemption (in the limits of the budget)
· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, insurance, support accommodations and meals)
With a recommendation
from the academic advisor
· ACES-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, insurance support accommodations and meals)
With a recommendation
from the KNU sister university
president GKS Under · Full tuition fee, living expenses and air fare provided by National
graduate Students / Graduate Students
the Korean Government.
Institute for International Education (KNU is the commission University)
5. Course Registration
A. Weekly Schedule (starts at 09:00)
Date of the Week Undergraduate Graduate
Mon, Thu 75 Minutes / Class
50 Minutes / Class Tue, Wed, Fri 50 Minutes / Class
B. Graduation Requirements (Undergraduate Student) Credits Needed for
Graduation Number of Credits per
Semester Dream-Design
Consultation Remarks
130 credits and more 18 credits 18.5 credits
140 credits and more 19 credits 21.5 credits College of
Engineering , College of Education
160 credits and more 22 credits (25 credits for the College of Pharmacy)
22.5 credits (25.5 credits for the College of Pharmacy)
College of Pharmacy, College of Veterinary Medicine
170 credits and more 21 credits 21.5 credits
College of Engineering, Department of Architecture of 5
years
※ The student with the GPA of 3.75 and higher in the previous semester can register with three extra credits and the students with the academic probation for the GPA of 1.75 and lower must register three credits less than the required credits per semester.
C. Course Registration Method
The student should be fully aware of the class schedule, syllabus, course outline, etc. before registering through the KNU K-CLOUD.
※ Add/drop period: First three days of classes.
6. Course Evaluation
A. Objectives- The course evaluation is a critical system to improve the quality of the lecture by suggesting the learners’ comments and requirements regarding the contents and forms of the class to the instructors and the active participation of students is needed.
- It will not cause any disadvantages as personal information of students is not provided.
- The appropriate results will be yielded when each category is thoroughly considered and answered for this process is not to assess the preference for individual instructors but to evaluate the methods and contents of the lectures.
B. Evaluation Method and Schedule
- Evaluation participants: All enrolled undergraduate students - Evaluation period: Refer to the academic schedule
- Evaluated courses: All classes offered (except for the class of only field education and the class under five students)
- Evaluation method: Online registration using KNU K-CLOUD
(Website → KNU K-CLOUD → Shortcut to Administration → Class Management → Course Evaluation) C. Note: The student who did not complete the course evaluations for every class that he/she took will be
restricted in checking his/her grade during the grade check period (before grade confirmation) and the grade will be available after the grades are confirmed.
※ Grade Check
Undergraduate Graduate
Grade Credit Score Grade Credit Score
A+ 4.5 95~100 A+ 4.5 95~100
A0 4.0 90~94 A0 4.0 90~94
B+ 3.5 85~89 B+ 3.5 85~89
B0 3.0 80~84 B0 3.0 80~84
C+ 2.5 75~79 C+ 2.5 75~79
C0 2.0 70~74 C0 2.0 70~74
D+ 1.5 65~69 F 0 0~69
D0 1.0 60~64 I Evaluation Reserved -
F 0 0~59 P Pass -
FA Fail -
※ Go to the KNU K-CLOUD for the course evaluation and grade check methods
7. Summer/Winter Session
A. Purpose- To provide an opportunity of acquiring credits, for students hoping for early graduation, minor, double major, course retake
B. Schedule & instruction
1) Schedule: winter/summer vacation period 2) Course period: 15days during each vacation
3) Admission qualification: Students who have taken at least two semesters
4) How to register: Online registration (Through website-KNU portal) 5) Number of credits: 6 credits per semester
6) Course Fee: course fee (1credit=23,000 KRW), research or practice course (1credit=26,000KRW)
8. Academic Status Change
A. Leave of absence1) Leave of absence will be possible without tuition fee payment only during the designated period. (After semester starts, for leave of absence he/she must make a payment tuition fee) 2) Application for leave of absence after the tuition fee payment, caused by family emergencies,
disease, pregnancy etc. should be sent to KNU OIA before administration office within 1/3 of the class days.
3) Note
- You will be recognized as expelled if you do not return after the expiration of the term of absence - After 1/3 of the class days, enrolled students will not be able to apply for a leave of absence.
- Freshmen are able to apply for a leave of absence after their first semester.
- The first of leave of absence will be possible for two semesters, if it's not possible, egunable to return to school due to proper problems, you must submit a document to extend your leave of absence within the designated period (or you will be expelled).
- If a student wants to apply for a leave of absence before the payment of tuition fee, documents regarding leave of absence should be submitted during the designated period.
B. Return to School (steps 1-3 must be followed)
1) Pre-registration, course registration (Please ask your department)
2) Tuition fee payment (not applicable to students who made their payments before their leave of absence) 3) Apply for Return to School within the designated period after making the tuition fee payment 4) If you want to return to school due to the expiration of your leave of absence, proceed
your application through your department and KNU OIA within the designated period
9. Requirements for Graduation
A. Language requirements for graduation 1) Undergraduate- The international student admitted to the undergraduate course should acquire either the level 4 or more on TOPIK or the English score above TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 600, New TEPS 327, or TOEIC 700 before graduation.(The level 3 TOPIK is required for the KGSP student and the student studying on foreign government scholarship.)
- The new student admitted to the departments of Arts & Sports or Global Business, and the students from native English speaking countries (US, Canada, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland) are considered to have acquired the language requirements.
2) Graduate
- The international student admitted to the graduate school should acquire either the level 4 or more on TOPIK or the English score above TOEFL (PBT 550, CBT 210, iBT 80), IELTS 5.5, TEPS 600, New TEPS 327, or TOEIC 700 before application for thesis examination. (The level 3 TOPIK is required for the KGSP student and the student studying on foreign government scholarship.)
B. Completion of research ethics education course (Only graduate course student)
- The international student admitted to the graduate school from 2014 should submit a
Period Korea US․ Europe․ Africa. Oceania Asia․
confirmation form for completion of research ethics education course to his/her department before submitting a dissertation written for the degree.
※ Research E3thics Education homepage: http://www.kelc.or.kr
10. Career Counselling (undergraduate)
A. Summary- To be assigned with a professor who helps to specify a student’s career throughout the semester.
B. Credits: 0.5 credit (Evaluation: pass or fail) C. Instruction
1) The course is based on consultation
2) 2 credits (4semester) of this class must be taken
* According to school policy, this course should be taken during first and second year 3) Time and place will be scheduled according to student’s major department conditions
11. Korean Proficiency Test (LEVEL TEST) [Department of Korean Language and Literature,
College of Humanities 3 #304, 033-250-8120]
All international students are required to take the Korean Proficiency Test conducted by the Department of Korean Language and Literature; the undergraduate student must complete it with the Korean Ⅲ and the graduate student must complete it with Korean Ⅱ. (However, it may be waived depending on the test results.)
A. Test Schedule: Twice within two weeks (14 days) after the start of each semester (Students should participate in only one test)
B. Test Subjects: Reading, Writing and Interview in Korean C. Available Courses (3 credits are required)
Level
Undergraduate Graduate
1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester
Good Korean Ⅲ
or Korean Studies Waiver
Waiver (Applicants can take
the course)
(Applicants can take the course)
Fair Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅲ
or Korean Studies Korean Ⅱ Waiver
Poor Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ
※ The level of the course to take in the next semester or waiver of the course will be determined upon taking the Korean Proficiency Level Test after the completion of one semester.
12. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)
The TOPIK of level 4 is required for graduation for the students that entered after the second semester of 2011 (It applies to both undergraduate and graduate students)
A. Test Schedule
First-half
January Sunday - -
April Sunday Saturday Sunday
May Sunday Saturday Sunday
Second-half
July Sunday - -
October Sunday Saturday Sunday
November Sunday Saturday Sunday
B. Test Level and Structure
1) Test Class: Beginner (TOPIKⅠ) , Intermediate, Advanced (TOPIKⅡ) 2) Level: Level 1~6 <On a scale of 1 to 6>
3) Test Structure: 3 areas < Writing, Listening, and Reading>
∘Distribution of Each Test Area
Test TOPIK 1 TOPIK 2 Re
marks
1st Test 1st Test 2nd Test
Area Listening Reading Listening Writing Reading
Type Multiple
-choice
Multiple -choice
Multiple-
choice Supply type Multiple -choice Number of
Questions 30 40 50 4 50
Point
Distribution 100 100 100 100 100
∘Pass and Fail Criterions for Each Level
Class Test Level Pass Total Remarks
Beginner(TOPIKⅠ) Level 1 80 points or higher
200 points Level 2 Higher than 140 points
Intermediate(TOPIKⅡ) Level 3 120 points or higher
300 points Level 4 Higher than 150 points
Advanced(TOPIKⅡ) Level 5 190 points or higher Level 6 Higher than 230 points
※For more information, visit http://www.topik.go.kr or contact at 02-3668-1331 C. TOPIK support program
1) TOPIK fee payment support ∘Support: TOPIK Application Fee
∘Requirements: submit certificate of TOPIK score to the KNU OIA
2) Preparatory class for TOPIK fee support (under the management of the KNU ILI) ∘Support: Course Fee of Preparatory class for TOPIK
∘Requirements: above 70% of attendance
13. Free Korean Courses
KNU Baekryung Volunteers offer free Korean courses for foreign students to improve their communication skills in Korean and their understanding of Korean culture.
A. Course period: 1st semester (March~June), 2nd semester (September~December) B. Class: Beginner / Intermediate
C. Contents: Speaking Korean, experiencing Korean culture, etc.
※ Free Online Course (Korean)
Education Institute (free) Website (Tel.) Remarks
ㆍNational Institute for International
Education www.kosnet.go.kr (02-3668-1300)
ㆍKBS world.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean/lessons/e_index.htm
ㆍOverseas Koreans Foundation study.korean.net (02-3415-0162)
ㆍMigrant's Network TV www.mntv.net (070-8670-8506)
ㆍThe National Institute of the Korean
Language www.korean.go.kr (02-2669-9775)
14. Health Insurance
Every international student studying in Korea must have health insurance. It is not an option but requirement and please be advised that the student who does not have insurance will be canceled from the university registration.
Option ①
When getting insurance personally
- A student who does not want to get the accident insurance recommended by KNU must get the desired insurance and submit the certificating document.
- Submit a copy of the insurance policy certificate to the KNU Office of International Affairs within 7 days after the beginning of the semester - It must be effective not in the native country but in Korea.
- One or two pages containing the personal information and covering period are enough, the certificate must be in ‘English.’
Option ② When getting accident
insurance recommended by KNU (www.foreignerdb.com/kangwon)
- A student who wants to get the accident insurance recommended by KNU must pay insurance premium within 7 days after the beginning of the semester.
- Insurance designated by KNU is an accident insurance so it only covers costs when a student has an accident or is in a hospital. It doesn’t include a little and personal treatment like a dental treatment so if you don’t want it, you may purchase other insurance by yourself.
- It may cost approximately 120,000 KRW for 1 year and 70,000KRW for 6 months.
※ Insurance fees are 70,000 KRW for a 6 months subscription and 120,000 KRW for a 1 year subscription.
15. Tutoring Program
This program matches an enrolled student as a tutor and an international freshman student as a tutee. The program aims at helping freshman students to adapt to Korean university life and Korean lifestyle in general.
A. Program period: 1st semester (March~June), 2nd semester (September~December).
B. How to apply: Application is open each semester before the course registration in the Office of
International Affairs (successful application is not guaranteed).
Ⅲ. Campus Guide
1. Student ID Card Issuance [Shinhan Bank, 1
stFL TaeBaekGwan, 033-257-8715]
The KNU student ID card is also available as a bank card. This card can be used as a debit card, a rechargeable transportation card (T-money) and allows access to the campus library and buildings approved by the security company (SECOM).
A. How to issue : First, apply for an alien registration card at the Chuncheon Immigration Office and then visit the Shinhan Bank on campus with the issued alien registration card, your passport and a photo (3x4). The student ID card will be issued within 2 weeks.
※ For more information, call Shinhan Bank Call center (☎.1577-8380, Foreign Language Service) ※ The freshmen will be informed at the international students orientation in the first semester.
B. How to re-issue : If you lose the card, report immediately to the security company (SECOM) and Shinhan Bank.
1) ID Card: Contact Office of Student Affairs (☎033-250-6031)
2) Banking: Call Shinhan Bank call center (☎1577-8380 or 033-257-8715) or visit Shinhan Bank KNU Branch with the alien registration card and passport
※ No refunds will be made for the use of a lost card.
2. Certificate Issuance [Office of Academic Affairs, 1
stFL Na Rae Gwan, 250-8272]
The certificates are issued at the Office of Academic Affairs on the 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan(☎
033-250-8272) in Korean and English. There are various ways to request via an in person visit, e-mail, or post. Also, the automatic certificate issuing machines are available on the 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan and the 2nd floor of 60th Anniversary Hall.
A. Certificate Type
Certificate of Enrollment / Transcript / Proof of Tuition Fee Payment / Certificate of Scholarship Award / Certificate of Graduation/ Others
B. The certificates can be issued anywhere on-line at home and abroad Certificate Issue System: http://certi.kangwon.ac.kr/
3. Campus Dormitories [Administrative Office on the 1
stfloor of YulGokGwan, 033-250-8073]
(http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/~dorm)
A. FacilitiesLocation Dormitory Room
type Features Fees / Semester (4months)
Housing Meals
On Campus
ToeGyeGwan (M) NanJiWon (F) GukJiWon (F)
Room for 4 people
Shared restroom and shower room on each
floor
370,000 Won
($ 350) Optional (have to be
applied for separately) YeJiWon (F)
DaSanGwan (M) BTL (M) BTL (F)
Room for 2 people
Individual bathroom in
every room 530,000 Won ($ 470)
※ Public Facilities: Cafeteria, Computer lab, Laundry room, Study room, Fitness Center, etc.
B. Meal plan options
Meal Options Meal Semester (4months)
1 3 meals every day for a
semester Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 900,000 Won
2 2 meals every day for a
semester Lunch, Dinner 680,000 Won
3 3 meals on weekdays for a
semester Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 700,000 Won
4 2 meals on weekdays for a
semester Lunch, Dinner 570,000 Won
5 No pre‐application Buying a meal ticket for each meal (4,200 Won)
C. Schedule
Period Event Remarks
End of February 1st semester move-in
Beginning of March Dormitory orientation For freshman Middle of May Apply for the summer session residence
End of May Pay for the summer session residence Middle of June 1st semester move-out
June Apply for the 2nd semester residence Announce, pay at the end of July End of August 2nd semester move-in
Middle of November Apply for the winter session residence End of November Pay for the winter session residence Middle of December 2nd semester move-out
D. Application Procedure
- Freshman: Check the ‘dormitory application’ in the university application form in the first semester of entering the school - Existing student: Individually apply online through the dormitory websites from the second semester E. Contact: Tel.: 033-250-8073; Fax: 033-259-5691 Website) http://knudorm.kangwon.ac.kr
F. Dormitory Administration Office: 1st FL YulGokGwan
G. Submit a medical report: Submit a medical report to the dormitory administration office (Provide the results of a chest X-ray examination performed within three months of entrance once a year) H. Key Dormitory Regulations
※ Penalty points
‐ Smoking, cooking and drinking inside the building ‐ Curfew (1 am ~5 am) access ‐ Absent for the entrance check ‐ When having a friend sleep over who is not a roommate ‐ When a male student enters the female dormitory or vice versa
※ Please do not make any loud noise or speak loudly in the hallway at night.
※ The student with the penalty points of 8 or over must be evicted so please check the entire living regulations on the board at the dormitory entrance.
4. Library [033-250-8019]
A. Type: Central Library, Annexed Library, Library of College of Law, Library of College of Medicine B. Facility Floor Information
Fl Facility Remarks
5F Room for collection of books Borrowing/returning books
4F Reading room, multimedia room, rest area Study room, watch movie/DVD, vending machines
3F Periodicals room, international academy
support center, copy room Material copying, read newspapers 2F Information desk, computer lab, study room
1F Dissertation materials room
C. Library Hours
Fl Mon ~ Fri Sat Sun
Borrowing Books 5F 09:00～20:30 09:00~12:30 -
Data Research 3F 09:00～18:00 -
Study Room 4F 05:00 ～ 24:00 (Mar.~Oct.)
06:00 ～ 24:00 (Nov.~Feb.)
D. Borrowing Limits and Renewals
Position Maximum number of books Number of days
Undergraduate 5 books 10 days
Graduate /Researcher 10 books 30 days
Professor 30 books 90 days
※ You can extend the term of the loan on the website only once for each book.
E. Website: http://library.kangwon.ac.kr
5. Baekryung Sports Center (
http://sports.kangwon.ac.kr/) A. Hours: Weekdays 06:00~22:00B. Registration:☎033-250-7185
6. Campus Health Center
The medication for a mild cold or headache is available at the Health Center on the 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan. (Free, need to provide a student ID or ID number)
A. Hours: Weekdays 09:00~18:00 (except 12:00~13:00)
※ Psychological counseling: (During semester) Every Wednesday 14:00~16:00 (Tel. reservation: 250-8091) B. Location: 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan
C. Inquiry: 033-250-8079, 8080
7. KNU Student Association (www.knuch.com)
The KNU Student Association represents students and lead the student community at the university.
It takes the role of collecting students’ complaints and comments and proposing improvements to the university. Furthermore, it conducts various activities concerning welfare, culture, communication, education etc. that fellow students wants. Please feel free to contact the Student Association (☏
250-6099, 3rd Floor Chun Ji Gwan) for any comments or concerns. Full attention will be taken for any opinions of fellow students. The KNU Student Association will create the perfect university environment for fellow students.
8. University Clubs
A. Objective: To enable students to enjoy the extracurricular activities, sharing the same hobbies or ideals.
The purpose is to form a personal character and enhance the formation and understanding of broad human relations through such activities.
B. Club application: Apply for the desired club at the new semester of each year C. Clubs
Item Volunteer Activity
Athletic Activity
Academic Activity
Entertainment and Arts
Activity
Religious Activity
Amateur Exhibition Total
Number
of Clubs 16 19 18 15 13 10 91
D. Inquiry: Association of University Club (033-250-7310, 3rd FL of BaekRokGwan)
9. Gender Equality Counseling Center(http://gequal.kangwon.ac.kr)
Gender Equality Counseling Center was established and is currently in operation to actively and rapidly prepare the countermeasures to campus sexual harassment, assault, and discrimination as well as conduct preventive education.
A. Hours: Weekdays 9:00 ~ 18:00 (Lunch 12:00 ~13:00)
B. Location: 1st floor of Na Rae Gwan, Room 106, 033-250-7502 / 080-750-7502 C. E-mail counseling: gequal@kangwon.ac.kr
10. Campus Facilities
A. CafeteriasCafeteria Location Location Phone Number
ChunJiGwan Cafeteria ChunJiGwan 1F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food , Snacks 033-250-7342
BaekRok Cafeteria BaekRokGwan 1F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food, Snacks 033-250-7347
SeokJae Cafeteria SeokJae Center 4F Korean food, Western food,
Chinese food, Snacks 033-242-6682
Dormitory Cafeteria BTL Cafeteria Korean food YulGokGwan Cafeteria Korean food
Shop Location Merchants Phone Number
Bookstore
ChunJi Gwan 1F
Textbooks, general books 033-250-7356
Stationary Store Stationary 033-250-7358
Travel Agency National and international travel 033-250-7789
Post Office Domestic/overseas postal and parcel
services 033-250-7355
Optician's Shop Glasses, sun glasses, contact lens 033-257-3283
Copy Shop
ChunJiGwan 2F
Copying, book binding, dissertation,
publishing 033-250-7337
General Store Keys, stamps, rubber stamps, records 033-255-0993
Beauty Salon Haircut, dry, dye, etc. 033-252-7784
B. Lounges
Lounge Location Location Phone Number
ChunJiGwan Lounge ChunJi Gwan 2F Fast food, coffee, ice cream 033-250-7344
Cafe Mountain
60th Anniversary Memorial Hall 1F
Coffee, beverage, ice cream, bakery
033-250-7792
Back of library 033-250-7795
Global Management Hall 2F
SeokJae Lounge 60th Anniversary
Memorial Hall 1F Coffee, Korean tea 033-242-6632
Outdoor Lounge BaekRokGwan 2F Outdoor area 033-250-7310
C. Shops
To From
No. 20/21 No. 111 No. 33-1
(KNU front gate) In front of the court
→ Seoksa APT → University of Education → Samik 2 Cha → Hakgokri last stop → (walk 5 mins) Immigration Office
KNU front gate → SeoksaJugong APT (Sekyung 5 Cha) → Chuncheon National University of Education → SeoksaSamik&Kukdong APT → Hakgokri last stop → (walk 5 mins) Immigration Office
Immigration Office (walk 5 mins) → Hakgokri last stop → Samik 2 Cha
→ Seongrim Elementary School
→ ToigyeHumansia 2 Cha APT
→ (KNU front gate) Court, Public Prosecutors' Office
Ⅳ. Immigration Related Services
1. Chuncheon Immigration Office Location
A. Address: Sa-Am-Gil 12, Dong-Nae-Myeon, Chuncheon-Si, Gangwon-Do B. Contact: TEL) 033-269-3209, FAX) 033-269-3297
C. How to get there (Intra-city bus)
2. Alien Registration
A. foreigner who wishes to stay in Korea more than 3 months must visit the Immigration Office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of arrival. (The alien registration card is required to open a bank account and cell phone.)
3. Visa Extension
The visa extension application is received from 2 months prior to the expiration date at the Chuncheon Immigration Office. (Limitations may apply in extending the visa if participation in activities uncertified for the current sojourn status is found).
◦ List of Required Documents for Visa Extension
Forms Foreigner
Registration
Visa Extension Change of
Visa Type
D-4 D-2 D-2
(Bachelor→Master) (Master→Ph.D.)
Thesis Preparation
on
Students with additional
class D-2→ D-10
D-4→ D-2
· Application form ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Copy of Passport ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Copy of Residential
Certificate ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Passport Photo
(3.5 × 4.5) ○ ○ ○
· Alien Registration Card
(ID Card) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
· Certificate of
Registration ○ ○ ○
· Transcript (Grade
Certificate) ○ ○ ○
· Admission letter ○ ○
· Proof of Tuition Fee
Payment ○ ○
· The bank(in Korea) statement
○
(Less than
GPA 2.0) ○ ○ ○ ○
· Certificate of the Highest Level of Schooling
○ ○
· Certificate for Courses
Completed ○ ○
· Recommendation of
Academic Advisor ○ ○
· Graduation Certificate ○ ○
· Attendance Rate certificate of Korean Language Institute
○ ○
· Letter of Excuse (No Form)
○
(Less than GPA 2.0)
· Confirmation of Remittance
(Less than○
GPA 2.0) ○ ○ ○
· Family Relation Certificate
(Less than○
GPA 2.0)
○ ○ ○
· Fee (KRW) \ 30,000 \ 60,000 \ 130,000
4. Reporting a part-time job
An enrolled international (D-2) can work up to 20 hours a week during semester (Graduate students in the masters and PhD program can work up to 30 hours) in two different locations (There are no restrictions in working during the holidays and vacation)
A. Required documents: Part-time job employment declaration form (signature of the employer and university staff)
B. How to report: E-government (www.hikorea.go.kr) ※ Refer to the portal manual for reporting a part-time job
5. Consultations on immigration affairs
Ⅴ
Ⅴ. International Student Support
1. Buddy Program for Exchange Students
It is a program that matches an intentional student with a KNU students in the first semester to help foreigners to adapt to the Korean culture and campus life.
A. Target: Exchange students from sister universities
B. Activities (Example): course registration guidance, introduction to lecture halls, public transportation, and the university in general, share hobbies, assist assignments, counsel, etc.
2. Korean Family Mentoring Program [Office of International Affairs]
It is a program where an international student forms a relationship with a Korean family and carries out various programs to learn about Korean culture and completes successful studies in Korea.
A. Application period: March, September (twice a year) B. Inquiry: intn1947@kangwon.ac.kr / 033-250-6984
3. Global Lounge
It is a community space that international students can use in different purposes such as meeting, counseling, relaxing, etc. It is equipped with TV, computers, meeting tables, various books, etc.
<Next to the Office of International Affairs>
4. International Students Association by Country
Association Country Number of
members Representative Contact Email Chinese Student Association China About 100
Contact : intn1947@kangwon.ac.kr / 033-250-7194
Mongolian Student Association Mongolia About 20 Vietnamese Student Association Vietnam About 30
Muslim - About 20
5. Website and SNS
Category URL How to participate
KNU Website
(English) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english - KNU Website
(Chines) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/chinese -
Chinese Student
Association http://knu.my-forum.net -
Q.Q 47856611 Search Group ID and request approval to join
http://www.facebook.com/groups/1706
00732995607/ Search ‘KNU Foreign students’ and request approval
to join http://www.facebook.com/groups/knu
mongolia/ Kangwon National University - Mongolia
http://www.facebook.com/groups/2590
41034111558/ Kangwon National University - Vietnamese
Category Expected Costs(KRW) Period Note
Dormitory Cost
Management 350,000 ~ 530,000
Per semester (15 weeks)
Double occupancy, Four occupancy
Meal 570,000 ~ 900,00 A meal ticket is 4,200
won
Rented Room Monthly Rent 250,000 ~ 350,000 Per month
Private Boarding House Monthly
Rent 400,000 ~ 500,000 Per month Incl. meals
Internet Fee 30,000 Per month Contract for a certain
period
Taxi Fare 3,300 Basic rate
Bus Fare 1,300 Basic rate
Ⅵ. Adapting to Korean life
1. Korean Government International Students Counseling Center
The center provides various information for international students and help them to achieve successful studies in Korea through counseling.
A. Counseling hours and contact (call or visit)
1) English, Chinese: Mon~Fri 9:00 ~ 18:00 ※ Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 2) Vietnamese: Mon 13:00 ~ 18:00
3) Mongolian: Thu 13:00 ~ 18:00
B. Counseling phone number and email (FAX: 02-764-1327) 1) English: ☎ 02-3668-1490, webmaster@studyinkorea.go.kr 2) Chinese: ☎ 02-3668-1491, webmaster@studyinkorea.go.kr
3) Vietnamese/Mongolian: ☎ 02-3668-1492, webmaster@studyinkorea.go.kr ※ Help Center: 02)3668-1441
※http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
2. General Cost of Living in Korea
A. Daily Necessities
Water (500ml) Ramen Milk (500ml) Hamburger meal
600∼1,000 700~1,200 1,300 ~ 1,600 4,000~6,000
Book Coke Cigarettes Regular Korean meal
10,000 ~ 30,000 700 4,500~ 4,000~7,000
B. Currency Unit: KRW (\)
Paper Money Coins
50,000 10,000 5,000 1,000 500 100 50 10
3. Comparison of Accommodation Types
Type Expected Cost Advantage Disadvantage
Dormitory
About 500,000 /semester · Low cost
· Group living and curfew (Use cafeteria: choose
individually) · On campus
Rented Room
About 300,000 /month · No limitation on time and space
· High cost (additional costs beside monthly rent)
(Excl. meal) · Self-cooking
· Security deposit is needed (up to the amount of 6 month rent)
Private Boarding
House
About 450,000 /month · Provides meals
· High cost (Incl. meal) · Learn Korean by living
with a Korean A. Private Boarding House
1) type of accommodation where the house owner prepares meals.
2) Meal: Twice a day (breakfast, dinner) B. Rented Room
1) A type of accommodation where the student takes care of meals and laundry.
2) Room type: Studio, villa, townhouse, etc.
C. Rent Payment Type
1) Monthly pay: Pay rent on a monthly basis with a certain amount for a security deposit.
2) Lease: Pay a lump-sum of a security deposit to reside for the period of the contract and refund the total amount after the termination of contract usually in two years.
※ The most advisable way to rent a room is through a real estate agency.
◦ Things to consider when choosing a house - Is it furnished? (Air conditioner, desk, bed, etc.) - Is there a washing machine?
- Are the utilities included or not?
- How much is the monthly maintenance fee?
- Is the internet available for free?
- How is the waste disposed?
- Is there hot water available in the kitchen and bathroom?
- Are the wall paper and floors clean?
4. Move In/Out
A. Call Van: It is economical when there is not much luggage to move.
B. Regular: It is the cheapest way and a student must pack and arrange by oneself.
C. Packing: Depending on the company, 2~3 workers pack, move and arrange luggage at a certain contractual amount.
5. How to get to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport
There is a limousine bus to Chuncheon from Incheon International Airport and the ticket is available at the ticket office on the 1st floor of the bus terminal (arrival level).
☎ 033-254-3676, Kangwon Express
A. Interval: 60 mins (First bus 6:20, last bus 21:50) B. Duration: 150 mins
C. Fare: about 24,100 KRW D. Route
6. Chuncheon Intra-City Bus
A. Fare- Fare card: 1,250 won (Discount fare/free transfer within 40 minutes is available with the use of a transportation card called T-money card.)
- Cash: 1,400 won
7. Subway
A. FareCategory Fare
Adult Youth Child
Fare card 1,250 720 450
※ Basic Fare is 1,250 won within 10Km, additional charge is 100 won for every 5Km, Chuncheon ↔Seoul: 2,950 KRW
B. Route map
8. Taxi
People prefer taking a cab over the complicated intra-city bus routes of Chuncheon.
(Basic Fare: 3,300 won, additional charge of 100 won for every 133m)
9. Insurance
A. National Health Insurance(http://www.nhis.or.kr/portal/site/eng) 1) Insurance Premium&Payment : contact 1577-1000
B. Accident Insurance
The insurance is purchased in an annual basis from an insurance company for a certain amount. The medical treatment costs for diseases or injuries are to be requested for the reimbursement to the insurance company. (Pay after deducting a certain amount.)
1) Insurance Premium: 180,000KRW ~ 250,000KRW (It is different depending on gender, age and company.)
2) Company: LIG Indemnity Insurance Company, CHATIS, Hanhwa Indemnity Insurance Company, Dongbu Insurance, etc.
C. University Manager’s Liability Insurance[Office of Student Affairs, 2ndFL Na Rae Gwan, 033-250-6037]
Every KNU student is automatically insured and will be compensated in case of accidents that occurred on campus.
10. Kangwon National University Hospital A. Kangwon National University Hospital 1) Map
2) Contact: ☎ 033-258-2000, http://www.knuh.or.kr
Ⅶ. Useful information about Life in Korea
1. Waste Disposal
All waste must be disposed using the designated waste plastic bags and the recyclable waste must be sorted separately. A fine will be incurred for throwing out waste illegally.
∘ Types and prices of waste plastic bags
Type Color 2ℓ 3ℓ 5ℓ 10ℓ 50ℓ
General waste
plastic bag White, Purple - - 20-sheet
\2,800 10-sheet
\2,300 1-sheet
\1,140 Food waste plastic
bag Green 20-sheet
\1,000 20-sheet
\1,600 10-sheet
\1,400 - -
2. High-speed Internet
A. Major providerProvider URL Inquiry
KT http://www.kt.com 1588-8448(English)
LG U+ http://home.uplus.co.kr 1644-7000
SK Broadband http://www.skbroadband.com 106
B. Service Fee: The service fee is charged every month and the discount benefit is available for package deals usually with the cell phone.
3. Cell phone
A. Major carrierCarrier URL Inquiry in English
KT http://www.olleh.com 1588-8448, 100
LG U+ http://www.uplus.co.kr 1544-0010(English)
SKT (T-world) http://www.sktelecom.com 080-252-5011
B. Service Fee: Each carrier provides different plans to meet the diverse life patterns of customers and the monthly service fee is charged combining the base rate and additional charge per second.
4. Postal Service (Overseas)
Company URL Inquiry
DHL Korea http://www.dhl.co.kr 1588-0001
Federal Express http://www.fedex.com/kr 080-023-8000
Hanjin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-1612
EMS http://www.epost.go.kr 1588-1300
5. Parcel Service (Domestic)
Company URL Inquiry
Korea Express Co., Ltd http://www.doortodoor.co.kr 1588-1255
Hanjin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-0011
Logen Express http://www.ilogen.com 1588-9988
ePOST http://parcel.epost.go.kr 1588-1300
※ The charge vary depending on the weight.
6. Shopping Mall
There are large markets such as Lotte Mart, E-Mart, Home Plus, etc. in Chuncheon together with the M Department Store in Chuncheon Myeongdong and Two-Top City in Toegye-dong. .
Lotte Mart (240-2500) E-Mart (240-1234) Home plus (269-8000)
7. Important Phone Numbers
Organization Phone Number Remarks
· HI KOREA(Immigration, Stay consulting) 1345
· Crime Reporting 112
· Emergency Service and Fire Department 119
· Directory Assistance 114
·Emergency Medical Information Center 033-1339
·National Health Insurance Corporation (for foreigners) 02-390-2000/033-811-2000
